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Oystermen Brandon Christman and Otto Kemmer unload oyster tubs on Saturday, May 30, in Willapa Bay. Commercial oyster crews have been busy in recent weeks moving the oysters to new beds ahead of the summer season.

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Movin’ shell: Willapa Bay oystermen shuffle beds ahead of summer

WILLAPA BAY — The work never ends for oystermen, instead it ebbs and flows like the Willapa Bay…

U.S. Forest Service
The Bear Gulch fire burns in Olympic National Park last summer.

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Rep. Randall presses Forest Chief on wildfire preparedness

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Emily Randall (D-6th District) pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz on the Trump…

North Beach Jr. / Sr. High School
North Beach Hyaks band members pose for a photo along with Band Director Jeff Simmons.

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North Beach Hyaks band dominates competition

North Beach High School students traveled 1,243 miles for “a trip filled with learning, teamwork, performance, and unforgettable…

Ocean Shores Fire Department
Ocean Shores Fire Chief Brian Ritter officiates the promotion ceremony for Captain Jeremy Towery, Lieutenant Michael Rifenberg and Lieutenant Kaleb Towery.

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Pacific Landing grand opening in Seabrook

Olympic National Park
This gray whale was found dead at Olympic National Park near Kalaloch (initially floating off Ruby Beach) on May 24.

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More gray whales found dead along the coast

According to Cascadia Research, 26 whales have died along the Washington coast already this year, with many of…

Timberland Regional Library
The 2026 Aberdeen Library in the Parks program gets under way June 16.

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Aberdeen’s 2026 Library in the Parks starts June 16

The Library in the Parks program celebrates 16 years serving the community at the city parks of Aberdeen.

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Harbor Happenings

Find out what’s happening in and around Grays Harbor …

Jacob Bevins has been arrested in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son Aiden.

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UPDATED: APD arrests Jacob Bevins in connection with death of 4-year-old son Aiden

Coroner’s preliminary findings reveal multiple fractures and burn marks

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Grays Harbor County restaurant health inspections

There are two types of violations recorded on the inspection report:

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Summer reading programs getting underway

Plus, plenty of authors to meet, books to read and events to attend

Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
North Beach High School students, faculty and staff attend a “Grim Reaper” assembly.

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The Grim Reaper visits North Beach high

Students participate in interactive simulation designed to educate about the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs…

Sunday Afternoon Live
The Department of Washington American Legion Band will perform at the Raymond Theatre on June 28.

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Department of Washington American Legion Band to perform in Raymond

It seems as if the Department of Washington American Legion Band is always celebrating anniversaries.